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Can Backes Still Be A Valuable Contributor For The Bruins?

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By: Garrett Haydon | Follow me on Twitter @thesportsguy97

Two years ago, the Bruins made an overpay in free agency. Frequently on the first day of free agency teams will pay too much for players that won’t ever live up to their contract. Overpaying happens all the time, very rarely is a player paid the right amount based on their skills. Often, … Keep Reading

Danton Heinen’s Future With The Bruins

By: Drew Johnson | Follow Me On Twitter: @doobshmoob

Danton Heinen’s rookie campaign was a strong one. Lacing up the skates 77 times during the regular season, the Boston Bruins racked up 16 goals and 31 assists. The 23-year-old can certainly be proud of his NHL debut.

Heinen’s impressive start could land him in a top-six role this season, especially if GM Don Sweeney isn’t able to reel in a … Keep Reading

AHL Time Has Proven To Be Beneficial For Young Bruins In Recent Years

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

With a plethora of players within the Bruins organization vying for NHL ice-time during the 2018-2019 season, it’s simply a fact that not all of them will be able to fit into the lineup on a consistent basis. Said players include, but aren’t limited to –– Trent Frederic, Jakob-Forsbacka Karlsson, Ryan Fitzgerald, and … Keep Reading

Reassessing Bruins’ Options At 2nd Line Right Wing

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By Jacob Albrecht | Follow me on Twitter @bruinsfan3725

Now that the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes are over and he has signed with the Los Angeles Kings, the Bruins will look to finalize the second forward line, specifically the wing on David Krejci’s right side. Don Sweeney and the Bruins have plenty of options to fill that role, both within and outside the organization.

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Boston Bruins Roster Breakdown: Part 3

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By: Chris Nosek | Follow Me On Twitter: @cnosek6342

Now that we have examined nine of the Bruins starting twelve forwards, it’s time to examine the line that experienced the most changes during this past season. Before we get into how the line was set up at the end of the season, we first need to look at the piece it lost during the season.… Keep Reading

Bruins Youth A Detriment In Postseason?

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By: Garrett Haydon | Follow Me On Twitter @thesportsguy97

The youth was served by the Boston Bruins in the 2017-18 season. Three players in their first season finished in the top ten in scoring on the team. Jake DeBrusk and Danton Heinen each scored 16 goals and finished their rookie seasons scoring 40 plus points. After a successful playoff debut last spring, Charlie McAvoy played … Keep Reading

Should The Bruins Acquire Boston Native Noah Hanifin?

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By Jacob Albrecht | Follow me on Twitter @bruinsfan3725!

The Boston Bruins have shown through injuries, poor starts in their playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and their aging leader Zdeno Chara who has to retire eventually that there is a need for a mobile, two-way left defenseman with upside. Ideally, this defenseman would line up on Brandon Carlo’s left side, … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins: Was David Backes A Mistake?

 

By: Lucas Salvatore | Check me out on Twitter @lsalvatore29

In July 2016 the Boston Bruins made a huge splash when they signed star power forward and former captain of the St Louis Blues David Backes. Two years later after being eliminated in 5 games against the Tampa Bay Lightning Backes finds himself number one on the popular buyout section of CapFriendly.

 

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Boston Bruins Post Game Recap: Round 1 Game 7: 4/25/18: Toronto at Boston

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By: Garrett Haydon | Follow me on twitter @thesportsguy97

Home: Boston Bruins, 3-3 in the postseason

Away: Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-3 in the postseason

Boston’s Lineup

Forwards

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Defense

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Goalies

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Toronto’s Lineup

Forwards

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Defense

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Goalies

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First Period

30 seconds into the game Sean Kuraly took a tripping penalty … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Post Game Recap: Game 81

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By KG | Follow on Twitter @kgbngblog | FanCred at K G

PREGAME NOTES

After a deep playoff run last spring, the Ottawa Senators are looking towards the draft lottery after a disappointing season, while Boston has its sights set on the next few weeks. The depleted Ottawa defense … Keep Reading

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